--- title: "Glasgow Locality Kinship Care Safeguarding and Support Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000539774" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000539774" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000539774.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000539774.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL" published: "2018-06-18" --- # Glasgow Locality Kinship Care Safeguarding and Support Services Buyer: GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000539774 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000539774) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000539774.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Glasgow City Council as the buying organisation, seeking service providers for the contract titled "Glasgow Locality Kinship Care Safeguarding and Support Services." The industry category pertains to social services, specifically focused on kinship care. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 18th July 2018. The total estimated value of the contract is £1.5 million. Bids can be submitted electronically via the Public Contracts Scotland portal. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social care services, especially those with experience in delivering support to children and families in kinship settings. Companies that possess the requisite expertise, alongside relevant insurance and compliance with regulatory frameworks, are encouraged to participate. The tender allows for bidding on three specific lots covering different geographic localities within Glasgow, making it suitable for both local and larger organisations looking to expand their service offerings in this important sector. ## Notice The provision of Kinship Care Safeguarding and Support Service(s). ### Lot Information Glasgow Locality Kinship Care Safeguarding and Support Services - North West Social Work Services Locality. Lot 2 North West Glasgow. The service will be delivered to children and young people in stable kinship relationships in North West Social Work Services locality. The service will assist the local authority to meet its statutory duties by carrying out safeguarding visits to the children referred to this service; reporting back to Social Work Services on the safety and wellbeing of the child, as well as on any risk which may affect the stability of the Kinship Placement. The service will work with relevant agencies to support the achievement of the outcomes detailed in a child's care plan, also offering practical support to the family and child, for example liaising with local schools to address issues relating to the child's education and attainment. The service will be delivered in kinship carers' homes and the child's community. This procurement will be conducted via the Public Contracts Scotland - Tender portal (PCS-T). We will apply a one stage Open procedure. Bidders must self-certify their adherence to the conditions of participation via the ESPD (Scotland) in PSC-T, and may be required to submit Means of Proof before contract award. Bidders must refer to the specific requirements listed in Section III in this OJEU Contract Notice when completing the ESPD in PCS-T.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if there are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 Renewal: The contract is on the basis of 3 years with the option to extend by 2 years (1+1)subject to satisfactory review outcomes. Glasgow Locality Kinship Care Safeguarding and Support Services - South Social Work Services Locality. Lot 3 - South Glasgow The service will be delivered to children and young people in stable kinship relationships in South Social Work Services locality. The service will assist the local authority to meet its statutory duties by carrying out safeguarding visits to the children referred to this service; reporting back to Social Work Services on the safety and wellbeing of the child, as well as on any risk which may affect the stability of the Kinship Placement. The service will work with relevant agencies to support the achievement of the outcomes detailed in a child's care plan, also offering practical support to the family and child, for example liaising with local schools to address issues relating to the child's education and attainment. The service will be delivered in kinship carers' homes and the child's community. This procurement will be conducted via the Public Contracts Scotland - Tender portal (PCS-T). We will apply a one stage Open procedure. Bidders must self-certify their adherence to the conditions of participation via the ESPD (Scotland) in PSC-T, and may be required to submit Means of Proof before contract award. Bidders must refer to the specific requirements listed in Section III in this OJEU Contract Notice when completing the ESPD in PCS-T.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if there are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 Renewal: The contract is on the basis of 3 years with the option to extend by 2 years (1+1)subject to satisfactory review outcomes. Glasgow Locality Kinship Care Safeguarding and Support Services - North East Social Work Services Locality. Lot 1 - North East Glasgow The service will be delivered to children and young people in stable kinship relationships in North East Social Work Services locality. The service will assist the local authority to meet its statutory duties by carrying out safeguarding visits to the children referred to this service; reporting back to Social Work Services on the safety and wellbeing of the child, as well as on any risk which may affect the stability of the Kinship Placement. The service will work with relevant agencies to support the achievement of the outcomes detailed in a child's care plan, also offering practical support to the family and child, for example liaising with local schools to address issues relating to the child's education and attainment. The service will be delivered in kinship carers' homes and the child's community. This procurement will be conducted via the Public Contracts Scotland - Tender portal (PCS-T). We will apply a one stage Open procedure. Bidders must self-certify their adherence to the conditions of participation via the ESPD (Scotland) in PSC-T, and may be required to submit Means of Proof before contract award. Bidders must refer to the specific requirements listed in Section III in this OJEU Contract Notice when completing the ESPD in PCS-T.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if there are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 Renewal: The contract is on the basis of 3 years with the option to extend by 2 years (1+1)subject to satisfactory review outcomes. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN322684 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Jun 2018 | | Submission deadline | 18 Jul 2018 | | Future notice date | 14 Jun 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,500,000 | | Lots value | £1,500,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G2 1DU | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City | | Local authority | Glasgow City | | Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill | | Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East | | Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 18 Jun 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN322684 - 9 May 2018 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY318926 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY318926 Glasgow Locality Kinship Care Safeguarding and Support Services - The provision of Kinship Care Safeguarding and Support Service(s). - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN322684 Glasgow Locality Kinship Care Safeguarding and Support Services - The provision of Kinship Care Safeguarding and Support Service(s). ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.glasgow.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361 - http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000539774 - https://glasgow.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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